From the Richmond Dispatch, 11/13/1862, p. 2, c. 2

GENíL
HOSPITAL, No. 4,
Richmond, November 12, 1862.

TO THE EDITORS OF THE DISPATCH Ė Dear Sirs:
I take pleasure in acknowledging the receipt of the following
donations of chicken, vegetables, and clothing from the Army Depot
of the Young Menís Christian Association. Also, from same source,
contributions of 50 pairs of shoes for soldiers returning to duty,
who could not be supplied by the Government; and from other sources
donations of money and other useful articles for hospital purposes.

For these contributions, allow me, through your
columns, to return my sincere thanks.